Schema
In the context of model-based systems engineering (MBSE), a schema refers to a visual representation or blueprint of how a model captures system components and their relationships. Often used to …
In the context of model-based systems engineering (MBSE), a schema refers to a visual representation or blueprint of how a model captures system components and their relationships. Often used to …
How do we create a hierarchal structures in our model? One approach is with the use of block definition diagrams! These diagrams are great as they are used at any …
An actor is a concept used to represent an external entity or system that interacts with the system being modeled. An actor can be a person, organization, or any other …
Creating Use Case Roles can help describe actor initiated interactions with a system by identifying their role as either Primary, Secondary or Stakeholder. Primary actors are using the system to …
An activity is a modeling element used to represent a dynamic behavior or process within a system. It represents a flow of control and data within a system and can …
A block is often used in a hierarchal implementation with other blocks to describe the physical, logical or organizational view of a system or system-of-systems. A block is a modeling …
Active Validation is a key concept in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), which involves the continuous testing and validation-activity of a system model throughout its development and evolution. This refers to …
Implementing Use Cases can help with understanding the expected functionality for your stakeholders. This is especially helpful in a situation where you are asked to come up with a concept …
Use Cases are an initial step in the system development process to help define the behavior of a system or program. This is generally accomplished by eliciting stakeholders about their …
Creating Package Diagrams What if we had to share what our model organization was to a manager who doesn’t understand MBSE? Or maybe we want to quickly bring new modeling …
Model Organization Model Organization is important as it can affect the performance of system architecture models. The organizational structure should be discussed and developed prior to creating any elements within …
Mark P. from Virginia Asks: “I’m the only one on my team that is using Cameo to capture our requirements for our project. Is there a way to manage the …
Lauren M. from Michigan Asks: “I often see the option to create a Component when using Cameo, mostly when building a Block Definition Diagram. Should I be using Component Model …
Reliability Implementation employs Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA). FMEA is the is a systematic, proactive method for evaluating how a system or process might fail. This is performed to …
State Machine diagrams represent the behavior(s) of entities capable of dynamic behavior by specifying their response to the receipt of event instances. State Machine Diagrams are part of the family …
Lifelines and Sequence Diagrams focus on the interchange of matter/messages between system components. A Sequence diagram shows the interaction information with an emphasis on the time sequence. The diagram has …
Functions and Activity Diagrams are representations of workflows of stepwise activities and actions with support for choice, iteration and concurrency. Activity Diagrams are some of the most widely used behavioral …
Internal Block Diagrams can help define the interface and characteristics of a system, as well as detail the communication between system elements. Often Internal Block Diagrams are perceived as a …
Blocks & Block Definition Diagrams can help convey internal and external interaction. Blocks are the foundation of the structural architecture and defining characteristics of system elements. Block Definition Diagrams define …
Requirements and Requirement Relationships follow a few basic guidelines: Requirements are foundational to any system design and represent a Pillar of SysML.A good requirement is a complete sentence with a …
Use Cases & Use Case Diagrams captures the interactions between stakeholders of a System of Interest about its behavior. Use Cases & Use Case Diagrams describes the system’s behavior under …
Packages & Package Diagrams allow the organization of a model by containing model elements within packages. Packages & package diagrams may be useful to help convey your model’s organizational structure …
The engineering industry has identified two primary approaches for conducting systems engineering: the traditional and Model-Based Systems Engineering. The traditional systems engineering approach is commonly referred to as “Document-Based“. This …
In this example we will create an activity element that contains call behavior actions and control flows.
MagicDraw API Code: Creating blocks with a simple directed composition relationship. In this example using MagicDraw API code, we will create one block that represents a parent and another that …
Model-Based Systems Engineering has brought upon a new age of System Engineering and it’s evident that our education system and industry has some catching up to do. Ask any technical …
While industry acceptance of MBSE is growing with each day, there is still a pool of traditional system engineers that give a stiff arm to its core concepts. We have …
“What on earth do you do so I can explain it to my friends” – Moms Everywhere It seems to be a conversation I have all too often with my …